I admire rugby players for the universal respect they always show to referees. However, that idiot doesn’t deserve any. He lost control once the first Wales try was awarded.
He seems to be the Mike Dean of rugby. The way he spoke to Farrell made it clear he didn't want to hear from him.
That’s complete bollocks. He was talking to his players, which the ref had to told him to do, and the ref didn’t give enough time for them to set for the penalty.
Imagine a referee in football saying he wanted the captain to speak to all his players and then allowing the other team to take the freekick while the goalkeeper was still in the centre circle. That is the equivalent here. I think the England players were incredibly respectful.
They have no choice - or they’ll be sent off. Sadly for me - it’s started an online spat with my friend over Brexit - he’s now saying that it’s all Macron’s fault FFS .....
I despair ..... I can’t help wondering if England need a new coach ..... they’ve just lost it and are giving too many penalties which are killing us .....
